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CSB News USA · 9:49 AM

Thousands of students in India’s Jharkhand state have continued their protest for the 12th consecutive day, alleging irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) recruitment examination. As pressure mounts on the state government, protesters are demanding a transparent investigation, a CBI probe, and public negotiations. The movement has also received support from the social media-based satirical platform Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).

A major controversy has erupted in the Indian state of Jharkhand following allegations of irregularities in the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) preliminary recruitment examination. According to NDTV, protests began after the examination results were announced on July 5, with thousands of job aspirants questioning the transparency and fairness of the recruitment process. The movement has now entered its 12th consecutive day, with hundreds of protesters staging a sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi. The protesters allege widespread irregularities in the recruitment process and demand a CBI investigation, strict action against those responsible, and complete transparency in the selection process. Facing growing public pressure, the Hemant Soren government has formed a committee of ministers and senior officials to hold discussions with the students. Ranchi Sub-Divisional Officer Kumar Rajat visited the protest site and proposed the formation of a student delegation. However, the students rejected closed-door negotiations, insisting that any discussions with the government must be conducted publicly in the presence of media cameras to ensure transparency. Meanwhile,…

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